The Luxor Day Trip Most Tourists Skip—and Why You Shouldn’t

The Luxor Day Trip Most Tourists Skip—and Why You Shouldn’t

by | Sep 16, 2026, 12:03:10

Trying to see everything in and around Luxor is a challenge. Most tours head straight to the Valley of the Kings (which is absolutely worth it). Then jump on a Nile cruise (also totally worth it). But there is much more to see. I still haven’t seen it all....
Spend Two Hours Savoring the Sparkles at the Royal Jewelry Museum

Spend Two Hours Savoring the Sparkles at the Royal Jewelry Museum

by | Sep 10, 2026, 14:15:34

After a disappointing dive, I wanted my Alexandria trip to bounce back. I had researched some options before I arrived and when I saw a jewelry museum, I made it a priority stop. Visiting Two hours is plenty of time to explore the museum. It is open 0900-1600, with...
When Bad is Good – How to Spa

When Bad is Good – How to Spa

by | Apr 10, 2025, 11:30:34

Confession time.  I like to relax.  Sometimes it’s curling up with a good book.  Sometimes it’s going for a hike.  Sometimes it’s going to a spa.  Sometimes it’s a bad spa. (This is my attempt to be funny, bad means bath in German and I love...
I Had My Best Liveaboard Dive Experience Here’s How You Can Too

I Had My Best Liveaboard Dive Experience Here’s How You Can Too

by | Mar 29, 2025, 09:53:09

When I first started diving, I was lucky and after my PADI Open Water we chartered a liveaboard boat in Sharm el Sheik, Egypt and I did my Advanced Open Water. My experience with liveaboards (LOB) now covers Egypt (repeatedly), Thailand, and Philippines. A LOB is my...